Hollyoaks: Brendan's going out with a bang

The Dublin-born actor is about to film his last scenes as resident bad boy Brendan Brady - and says viewers should prepare for a dramatic farewell.

While bosses are forcing him to keep tight-lipped about the storyline, Emmett, 33, has hinted that Brendan could be leaving in a body bag.

"It's going to be epic," he said. "I was doing some stunts today and I'm looking forward to filming the last bits. "I can't wait for everyone to see it. I think it's going to be a good pay-off for the fans.

"I'm not going to tell you whether I live or die because that would ruin it but it's touch-and-go a couple of times.

"Hollyoaks is b***s-out telly. We take risks all the time - we do crazy storylines, major stunts. We don't film soaps like any other soaps.

"With Brendan's exit we're going to do some stuff that's never been done before."

But news of his character's exit has had a mixed reaction from fans. Emmett added: "Some of them said: 'Don't go' and others said: 'F*** off!'

"I've been very spoilt with great storylines on Hollyoaks for the last few years, but I felt this was the right time to leave.

"I want to move on and do a different character."

While he admits he will miss the role, there's one thing Emmett can't wait to see the back of - Brendan's trademark moustache.

"It's going as soon as I finish filming!" he laughed. Emmett also dismissed suggestions that the soap would suffer after his departure.

"That's absolute sh*te," he blasted. "I know the storylines after I leave and they're awesome.

"Hollyoaks is at its highest in two years but it's going to go from strength to strength. I'm delighted."